Still In It : 5-MeO-DMT Stories

From Corporate Success to Psychedelics | Ep 044 — Drew's 5-MeO-DMT Story

In this episode, we sit down with Drew, a former tech sales executive who joined us at Enfold in May 2025. Drew’s story is a profound exploration of the "Middle Passage". That messy, sacred liminal space where the mask of success no longer fits, but the new version of yourself hasn't fully formed yet.Drew shares how chasing external success came at the expense of his sanity and health, eventually leading him to a 12-step fellowship, sobriety, and the spiritual path. But even with years of therapy and internal work, old somatic resonance remained locked in his body.He shares his transformative week at Enfold with 5-MeO-DMT, from a physical "exorcism" of limiting beliefs, to a deep healing of his inner child.Most importantly, Drew doesn't sugarcoat the integration process. He shares the trap of the "lovingly naive" honeymoon phase, followed by a grueling 4-month depressive episode in Asia where he had to truly sit with his darkness before cracking open to real freedom. If you are navigating the messy reality of letting go of who you were, this episode is a must-listen.— Enfold offers safe and sacred transformational experiences combining psychedelic medicines, breathwork, coaching, and somatic modalities, with a grounding in Buddhist philosophy. We come together as a community to support one another on the path of transformation with events, circles, and ongoing programs. Ready to embark on your own transformational journey? Learn more about our programs at: ⁠https://enfold.org

Finding God Within | Ep.43 — Q's 5-MeO-DMT Story

In this episode, we sit down with Quincy, a mother of nine from Utah, to explore a courageous journey of religious deconstruction, healing trauma, and finding safety in the unknown. Quincy shares her story of growing up in a devout Mormon family and the pivotal realization that she had to find God within herself rather than seeking it outside. Quincy opens up about a previous "harrowing" 5-MeO-DMT experience where a lack of preparation and support left her reeling, and how that contrast highlighted the profound necessity of a safe container. At Enfold, she found the safety she needed to move through intense somatic releases—shaking, fear, and deep-seated anger—before breaking through to a state of pure, ecstatic joy. In this episode we unpack: 1. The Danger of "Drive-By-5" Dosing: Quincy shares her difficult first experience with 5-MeO-DMT and why lack of preparation and integration can leave seekers in a state of chaos rather than healing. 2. Religious Deconstruction: The challenging path of stepping away from a devout upbringing to find your own spiritual truth, and the "black sheep" dynamics that often follow. 3. Somatic Release: How the body stores trauma (specifically anger and fear) and why physical release—shaking, movement, and being held—was the key to unlocking her heart. 4. Integration in Chaos: How to bring the peace of the medicine back into a home with nine children (including special needs twins), moving from control to acceptance. 5. Healing Within Community: The incredible synchronicity of finding a "soul family" in her cohort—including a neighbor living just minutes away in Utah. This conversation is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It explores how we can return to our busy lives (even with nine children!) with a newfound sense of presence, calm, and surrender. — Enfold offers safe and sacred transformational experiences combining psychedelic medicines, breathwork, coaching, and somatic modalities, with a grounding in Buddhist philosophy. We come together as a community to support one another on the path of transformation with events, circles, and ongoing programs. Ready to embark on your own transformational journey? Learn more about our programs at: ⁠https://enfold.org [https://enfold.org]

I Did "Therapy With GOD" (Here’s What Happened) | Ep.42 — Stan's 5-MeO-DMT Story

In this episode, we sit down with Stan, a Manitoba-based entrepreneur and three-time Enfold guest, to trace the arc of a profound multi-year transformation. What began as a curiosity sparked by a breathwork session turned into a journey that saved his marriage, healed deep-seated childhood wounds, and reconnected him with his Indigenous ancestry . Stan’s story is a powerful testament to the fact that healing isn't a one-time event—it is a continuous unfolding. He opens up about the "emotional constipation" and hidden struggles with bulimia that plagued his early life, and how the "mask of success" kept him disconnected from his heart. We explore his three distinct experiences at Enfold: 1. The First Intensive (2023): Facing the ego's fear of death, realizing the beauty of life, and choosing to go "all in" on his marriage with Sande . 2. The Second Intensive (2024): A chaotic, necessary release of "youthful energy" and the shedding of old, toxic patterns . 3. The Third Intensive (2025): Stepping into the 5-day format, finding deep vulnerability in community, and embracing his Metis heritage as "Wolf Who Looks Both Ways". This conversation is a beautiful example of the "Middle Path"—bridging the world of business with the world of spirit, and finding the courage to walk in both. — Enfold offers safe and sacred transformational experiences combining psychedelic medicines, breathwork, coaching, and somatic modalities, with a grounding in Buddhist philosophy. We come together as a community to support one another on the path of transformation with events, circles, and ongoing programs. Ready to embark on your own transformational journey? Learn more about our programs at: ⁠https://enfold.org [https://enfold.org]

Rewriting my life's story | Ep.41 — Nick's 5-MeO-DMT Story

In this episode, we sit down with Nick, a former journalist and current psychedelic therapist-in-training, to explore the layered healing journey that led him to 5-MeO-DMT and an Awakening to Life Intensive at Enfold. Nick reflects on growing up with depression and anxiety shaped by early loss, intergenerational trauma, and a lifelong sense of insecure attachment and how earlier work with psilocybin and MDMA helped him reconnect with love, compassion, and meaning, but still left deep pain held in the body. Nick shares how 5-MeO-DMT brought that healing fully into the somatic realm, allowing long-held physical and emotional pain to move through and release. He describes his powerful Full Release ceremony, followed by an unexpected expansion into joy, connection, and embodied presence. A central theme of this conversation is the role of community as medicine — how the Enfold container, group process, and sense of being deeply held reshaped Nick’s understanding of safety, relationship, and belonging. Nick also explores nervous system regulation, polyvagal theory, self-compassion, repair in relationships, and the ongoing integration of psychedelic insight into daily life. He speaks candidly about moving from a story rooted in brokenness to one grounded in connection, resilience, and forward movement. A path he now hopes to extend to his family and future clients as he steps into service work of his own. — Enfold offers safe and sacred transformational experiences combining psychedelic medicines, breathwork, coaching, and somatic modalities, with a grounding in Buddhist philosophy. We come together as a community to support one another on the path of transformation with events, circles, and ongoing programs. Ready to embark on your own transformational journey? Learn more about our programs at: ⁠https://enfold.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3J1cXc4Y1E0by1USVF6YWNYSENMeERiVkE4d3xBQ3Jtc0tuazM2bnZRb0NsZkZ6VkFvaDhJWkM3Tnl4a2MzM1RPVUYyb0RBVGRNSnJ0elkwTFNYb1JZMDNqeWNLZkgyal8xZFFsMm9TOGd2cDdYQlBQMzJmMl9uUC1VaEt3azhjSDl4eHFxWWR1S1lPT0d6V2tLQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fenfold.org%2F&v=Y1WlS-bB5hY]

Former Police Officer heals PTSD | Ep.40 — Sande's 5-MeO-DMT Story

In this episode, Arthur sits down with Sande, a retired RCMP officer, mother of two, and long-time Enfold community member, to explore her journey through trauma, healing, and reclamation of self. Sande shares openly about living with undiagnosed PTSD following a near-fatal plane crash, years of panic, anxiety, and emotional shutdown, and the toll this took on her marriage, career, and sense of self. She reflects on her initial resistance to psychedelics, shaped by her background in law enforcement, and what ultimately allowed her to say yes to 5-MeO-DMT and the Enfold process. Across two visits to Enfold — one alongside her husband as their relationship stood on the edge of separation, and another after retirement — Sande describes profound somatic release, shifts in self-worth, forgiveness, and nervous system regulation. She speaks powerfully about learning to stop burying pain, allowing herself to feel again, and moving from “waiting for the light at the end of the tunnel” to realizing she is living in the light now. This conversation is a testament to embodied healing, relational repair, and the courage it takes to meet life fully after years of survival. If you'd like to hear more stories like this visit: enfold.org/still-in-it/ [https://enfold.org/still-in-it/] — Enfold offers safe and sacred transformational experiences combining psychedelic medicines, breathwork, coaching, and somatic modalities, with a grounding in Buddhist philosophy. We come together as a community to support one another on the path of transformation with events, circles, and ongoing programs. Ready to embark on your own transformational journey? Learn more about our programs at: ⁠https://enfold.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3J1cXc4Y1E0by1USVF6YWNYSENMeERiVkE4d3xBQ3Jtc0tuazM2bnZRb0NsZkZ6VkFvaDhJWkM3Tnl4a2MzM1RPVUYyb0RBVGRNSnJ0elkwTFNYb1JZMDNqeWNLZkgyal8xZFFsMm9TOGd2cDdYQlBQMzJmMl9uUC1VaEt3azhjSDl4eHFxWWR1S1lPT0d6V2tLQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fenfold.org%2F&v=Y1WlS-bB5hY]